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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-03-66MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 3, 1966 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:03 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Counci 1men Scotto, Crook, Henderson and Harlowe present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded b Councilman Scotto it was unanimously carried the minutes of July 27, 1966 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAY ROLL WARRANTS On a mot C rook, of July $37,586. ion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman t was unanimously carried payroll warrants for the period 16th through 31st, 1966 be approved in the amount of 67. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried a special warrant in the amount of $2,000 be approved and ordered paid. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Counci 1man Crook, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $8,503.87 be approved and ordered paid. P.G. & E. NATURAL GAS SYSTEM NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE P.U.C. The City Attorney reviewed Notices of Hearing before the Public Utilities Commission relative to the application of Pacific Gas and Electric Co. for an order authorizing the construction of gas lines and exercise of the franchises granted to service the Healdsburg to Ukiah area. The hearing is cheduled for Thursday, August ll, 1966 at lO:O0 A.M., Ukiah City Council Chambers. Notices of Hearing were also received regarding an investigation on the Commission's own motion into rates pre- viously authorized by the Commission and various aspects of the development, and the City Attorney indicated he would obtain further information pertaining to this matter for a report at the next meeting. WESTERN UNION APPLICATION TO P.U.C. FOR RATE INCREASE APPROVED The City Attorney reported receiving a copy of Public Utilities Commission Opinion and Order authorizing Western Union Tele- graph Co. to increase certain intrastate rates and charges applicable to telegraph and other services within the State. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 66-3~, JACK C. HAMSON - 37 HIGHLAND CT. Appl icat construc a 1 on9 th the rema 37 Hi 9hl meeti n9 A memo ra Reso] u ti ject to al ong th ion for Variance No. 66-34 by Jack C. Hamson to permit tion of a decorative block wall 64 inches in height e street side, and a 72 inch high wi re mesh fence on ining three property lines of property located at and Ct., plot plan and minutes of the Planning Commission of July 7th,1966 were reviewed by the City Manager. ndum from the City Engineer, and Planning Commission on No. 67-2 recommending the variance be granted sub- a special condition that curb and gutter be installed e street frontage we re also reviewed. Mr. Hamson was present on behalf of the application, and there were no written orverbal objections to the proposed variance. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Hender- son, it was unanimously carried theCity Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution 9ranting Variance No. 66-34 to Jack C. Hamson as recommended by the Planning Commission. HINUTES OF THE MEETING OF · AUGUST 3~ 1966- PAGE 2 THE COUNCIL OF THE C I TY OF UKIAH PERKI NS ST. WI DENI NG PROJECT APPROVAL OF SPEC IFI CATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS The City Manager reviewed plans and specifications for Con- struction of street improvements on Perkins Street between Orchard Ave. and N.W.P.R.R. Right of Way and requested authorization to call for bids for the work. On a motion by Councilma Scotto, i t was unanimous to call for bi ds for con Perkins St. between Orch bi ds to be received prio n Henderson, seconded by Councilman ly carried the Clerk be authorized struction of street improvements on ard Ave. and N.W.P.R.R. right of way, r to 2:00 P.M., August 23, 1966. PARKING METERS - AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BI DS The City Manager reviewed specifications for lll parking meters for installation on the new parking lots and requested authorization to call for bids. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the Clerk to call for bids for lll parking meters, bids prior to 2:00 P.M., August 23, 1966. Counci 1 man be authorized to be received The Council was also advised that used meters of the type suitable for installation on the streets surrounding the parking lots are available for approximately $15.OO per meter, and the Council concurred with the recommendation of the City Manager that samples be obtained for inspection by the Council. It was pointed out no used meters are available which are adaptable to the change in ti ming necessary for the parking lots. PROPOSED GOLF COURSE EXPANSION The City Manager reported that as yet the financial projection on the proposed expansion of the golf course had not been received. MR. DEL KENNEDY RE. TREES Mr. Del Kennedy reported that he understood the developer of the Montgomery & Ward shopping area sou h of the city limits along the old highway planned to cut down approximately 50 large Oak trees which are within the highway right of way and requested Council support in any attempts which can be made to save them. It was pointed out that the County Road Commissioner would probably have the authority over the area involved and the City Manager was requested to contact the County to express the Council's concern for saving the trees. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook enquired when the June 30, 1966 financial report would be received and was informed it is nearly complete and will be distributed by the next meeting. Councilman Crook asked what is done by the City to control the height of hedges along street frontages and the overhang of limbs in sidewalk areas, and was informed that no organized program of control exists but as problems are reported the responsible owners are notified to correct the violation. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson broght up the apparent damage to the grass at Anton Stadium and the Little League field from the use of weed killers. It was the opinion of the City Engineer the grass probably suffered from an improper application of both weed killer and fertilizer. 294 IvIINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 3~ 1.966 - PAGE 3 MAYOR NORGARD Mayor Norgard reported thatCouncilmen Henderson and Scotto, the City Attorney and he had attended a very enjoyable and interesting meeting of the Redwood Empire Division of the League of C.~lifornia Cities at Eureka this past weekend. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M., after which the Council reconvened in study of the proposed budget for 1966-67. ATTEST: · CITY CL~ERK ' MAY 0,~/